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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
By Leslie Fink, MS, RD for Weigh****chers.com Thanksgiving's coming and we all know what that means: too much food and too many parties cropping up from now until New Year's Eve. But a big holiday dinner doesn't have to leave you feeling like a stuffed sausage -- or signal the beginning of the end of your weight loss. It's important to remember that Thanksgiving is just one day, not a whole week. One large meal won't pile on the pounds. But if you are the type who feels guilty after just one sliver of pie -- and uses this slip-up as an excuse to go on a weeklong binge -- perhaps it's time to rethink your strategy. The Game Plan "Don't set yourself up for failure," says Maria Walls, RD, manager of program development for Weight Watchers International. Decide which foods you want to enjoy at your Thanksgiving meal before you sit down to eat. Walls suggests that you prepare by imagining yourself sitting down to Thanksgiving dinner -- visualize the spread and decide how you'll fill up your plate. Be sure to include a few items you love so that you don't feel deprived, which can often lead us to overcompensate by eating everything else in sight. Here are some additional pointers for getting through the big meal: Decide how much of a favorite food will satisfy you. If you cannot conceive of eating just a small piece of Aunt Millie's famous pumpkin pie, cut something else out to account for the larger slice. Select foods you don't normally eat so that you can easily eliminate several of the dishes. After all, do you really need sweet potatoes topped with melted marshmallows plus an ordinary baked spud? Practice creative ways to say "no" in case you get pressured by others to take seconds (or thirds). If you're hosting the meal, remember that there is always tomorrow -- and leftovers. But if you won't be able to sleep knowing that there's half a pie in the kitchen, "freeze leftovers immediately or give your guests doggie bags to take home," suggests Walls. Push yourself away from the table when you're full. If you're not sitting within arm's length of the cookies, you'll be less likely to overindulge. Acknowledge that all foods have benefits. Pumpkin pie, for example, is loaded with vitamin A (important for proper vision) and beta-carotene (a potentially powerful antioxidant). And that green bean casserole and stuffing contain lots of folic acid (a B vitamin linked to the prevention of birth defects and, possibly, heart disease). Try to broaden your focus so that the holiday is not just about food. Concentrate on what you're thankful for, like wearing a smaller dress size, more comfortably crossing your legs or feeling more confident about yourself. And if, despite all your efforts, you end up feeling like you're off the mark, put it all in perspective: "Don't worry about it, just move on," encourages Walls. Tomorrow's a whole new day. -- Steve º¤º°`°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤º Steve Chaney Remove "kfc." to get my real email address |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
In article , Steve Chaney,
aka Papa Gunnykins ® wrote: Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving By Leslie Fink, MS, RD for Weigh****chers.com Thanksgiving's coming and we all know what that means: It means the result of the annual 100 day challenge! -- Diva ***** The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message ... In article , Steve Chaney, aka Papa Gunnykins ® wrote: Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving By Leslie Fink, MS, RD for Weigh****chers.com Thanksgiving's coming and we all know what that means: It means the result of the annual 100 day challenge! -- Diva ***** The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman Is Caleb doing that this year? I haven't seen any posts. I don't think I have him kill-filed and I'd see responses to his posts even if I did. Tonia |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
In article , That T Woman
wrote: "Carol Frilegh" wrote in message ... In article , Steve Chaney, aka Papa Gunnykins ® wrote: Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving By Leslie Fink, MS, RD for Weigh****chers.com Thanksgiving's coming and we all know what that means: It means the result of the annual 100 day challenge! -- Diva ***** The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman Is Caleb doing that this year? I haven't seen any posts. I don't think I have him kill-filed and I'd see responses to his posts even if I did. Tonia A group has gone private email for this year's challenge. I think Julianne is with them and will no doubt report the end results at turkey time. -- Diva ******** There Is No Triumph Without Loss! |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message ... In article , That T Woman wrote: "Carol Frilegh" wrote in message ... In article , Steve Chaney, aka Papa Gunnykins ® wrote: Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving By Leslie Fink, MS, RD for Weigh****chers.com Thanksgiving's coming and we all know what that means: It means the result of the annual 100 day challenge! -- Diva ***** The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman Is Caleb doing that this year? I haven't seen any posts. I don't think I have him kill-filed and I'd see responses to his posts even if I did. Tonia A group has gone private email for this year's challenge. I think Julianne is with them and will no doubt report the end results at turkey time. -- Diva ******** There Is No Triumph Without Loss! That's good. I don't really miss the endless arguments that came with last year's challenge. I wish Caleb good luck once again, if he's lurking. Tonia |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
"Carol Frilegh" wrote in message ... In article , That T Woman wrote: "Carol Frilegh" wrote in message ... In article , Steve Chaney, aka Papa Gunnykins ® wrote: Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving By Leslie Fink, MS, RD for Weigh****chers.com Thanksgiving's coming and we all know what that means: It means the result of the annual 100 day challenge! -- Diva ***** The Best Man for the Job May Be A Woman Is Caleb doing that this year? I haven't seen any posts. I don't think I have him kill-filed and I'd see responses to his posts even if I did. Tonia A group has gone private email for this year's challenge. I think Julianne is with them and will no doubt report the end results at turkey time. -- Diva Alas, the small group of us were individually challenged to the point where it kind of dropped off. Caleb's machine had a virus. Another participant had work related issues she had to deal with, etc., etc. I regret that it wasn't as passionate as years gone by but I will do it again next year given the chance. j ******** There Is No Triumph Without Loss! |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
beeswing wrote:
Once- or twice-a week yoga classes will have to do. I do not see the words "Big Jock" written into my tea leaves, stars, or tarot cards. How about "sexy shoulders"? :-) Wendy, not as "big" a jock anymore |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
On 25 Nov 2003 03:53:15 GMT, Ignoramus3100
wrote: you have to be very horny to start seeing sexy shoulders... That's a matter of opinion, really :-) Chris (who could look at Ahmed's shoulders all day: http://www.mill-creek-systems.com/ahmedlifts2.jpg ) |
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Have A Guilt-Free Thanksgiving
"Chris Braun" wrote in message news That's a matter of opinion, really :-) Chris (who could look at Ahmed's shoulders all day: http://www.mill-creek-systems.com/ahmedlifts2.jpg ) I'll second that one. Shoulders can be very sexy. DH thinks I have great shoulders now so I bought a dress for my Christmas parties that will emphasize the shoulders and neck (among other things). Jenn |
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